Crown College, School of Online Studies Proposed Bachelor of Science in Disaster and Emergency

Crown College, School of Online Studies – Proposed Bachelor of Science in Disaster and Emergency Management

Crown College School of Online Studies is purposing to offer the only Christian-focused, accredited, online Bachelor of Science in Disaster and Emergency Management degree program. With the onset of irregular weather patterns, super storms and other natural disasters, Disaster and Emergency Management is one of the top 10 professional fields experiencing job growth.

Many faith-based organizations, including churches, the Salvation Army and World Relief, respond to such crises. During a disaster or emergency, people often turn to faith to help them cope. Crown’s Christ-centered online degree in Disaster and Emergency Management not only addresses management principles, public policies and best practices, but ourDisaster and Emergency Management BS also addresses the faith aspects that go hand-in-hand with this critically important work.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

General Education requirements: (31 credits)

Communication

Intro to Literary Analysis

Intro to Public Communication

Humanities

College Writing and Research

Fine Arts elective

Humanities electives

Social Science

History Elective

Social Science electives

Natural Science/Math

Lab Science Elective

Math Elective

Global Awareness Elective

General Electives: (43 credits)

Christian Studies requirements: (15 credits)

Survey of Biblical Literature

Foundations of Christian Thought

Foundations of Christian Thought

Christian Faith and Reason

Concepts of Global and Ethical Leadership

Disaster and Emergency Management major requirements: (36 credits)

Management Principles

Introduction to Emergency Management

Political and Policy Basis of Emergency Management

Crisis and Risk Communication

Emergency Preparedness & Planning

Disaster Response, Recovery and Operations Management

Principles and Practice of Hazards Mitigation

Emergency Relief and Community Development

Social Science Research Methods

Statistical Concepts

American Government

Sociology

Total Credits for Bachelor’s Degree: 125 credits

Crown College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

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Dr. Darin Mather

Program Chair

Crown College

8700 College View Drive

St. Bonifacius, MN 55375

Phone: (952) 446-4300 or 855-CROWN-YOU

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Additional Information:

http://www.crown.edu/online/disaster-and-emergency-management-bs/

Updated: 6/11/13

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